There are 6 ways to get from Dunkirk to Eastbourne by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain
4h 55m£69–177Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Dunkerque to Calais Villetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain
8h 13m£36–59Car ferry, train
- Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Port of Dovercarferry Dover to Dunkirk
- Take the train from Ashford International to Eastbournetrain Ashford International - Eastbourne
8h 23m£53–153Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Dunkirk to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
- Drive from Folkestone to Eastbournecar
2h 31mBus
- Take the bus from Dunkerque to Calais Villebus
- Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Old Steinebus 025
12h 7m£41–63Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Dunkirk to Calaiscar
- Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Eastbournecar
3h 40m£51–72
Dunkirk to Eastbourne by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Eastbourne is to train and bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Eastbourne is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Cornfield Road via Gare Sncf, Calais, London Victoria, Old Steine and Brighton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Eastbourne via Lille Europe, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Eastbourne is 285 miles.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £65 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Dunkirk to Eastbourne, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Eastbourne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Eastbourne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Eastbourne is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 7m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Eastbourne, England?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Eastbourne via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkerque to Cornfield Road via Calais Ville, Gare Sncf, Terminal Ferry, Calais, London Victoria, Old Steine, and Brighton Station in around 12h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- £11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- £18–25
Train from Dunkerque to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- £6–10
- Rail 1st Class
- £10–15
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- £55–80
- Comfort
- £65–90
- Premium
- £85–120
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- £35–55
- 1st Class
- £70–120
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Eastbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £20–29
Train from Ashford International to Eastbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £14–20
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Dunkerque to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to Old Steine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 344 848 6090
- travel.sales@dfds.com
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dunkirk to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–117
- Website
- https://www.dfds.com/en
- Standard Car - Economy
- £67
- Standard Car - Flexi
- £117
- Phone
- 01304 44 88 88
- customer.services@poferries.com
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–60
- Website
- https://www.poferries.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- £65–160
- On Foot
- £30–40
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Eastbourne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Eastbourne is 1h behind Dunkirk. It is currently 11:55 AM in Dunkirk and 10:55 AM in Eastbourne.
Dunkirk to Eastbourne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
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